1 Corinthians 2:9–10: But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
The blessings of salvation were prepared by the Father, carried out by the Son, and applied by the Spirit (Eph. 1:3–14) to all believers who as a result love God. The only way the Corinthians could know this was by the Spirit, who knows and reveals these deep things of God about salvation. 1
Application
- Read 1 John 4:19 – then make it personal. (I love Him…He first loved me.)
- List five ways that God has demonstrated His love to you. (If you read Psalm 103:1-5, you will find a list of reasons to add to your own personal experiences of His love for you.)
Thought to Share
My capacity to love others is based entirely on His initiation of love for me. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, thank You for loving me continually.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.